Progress Report
Last weekend when I mentioned that I would be doing some work on a commissioned quilt Jean asked if I would be posting pictures. It'll be a while before it's done, but here's what I have so far.
I have finished sewing together all 254 arcs (127 each green and purple) and have attached the gold corners to the purple arcs. Right now they are just lying on top of the background fabric so that you can get an idea of what the finished quilt will look like.
It's going to be a queen size quilt with 7 rings across and 8 rings down. This quilt is to be given as a 50th anniversary gift by the anniversary couple's children. The colors of the rings (mint green and light purple) were the colors of their wedding. [1] I chose gold for the corners because it's a 50th anniversary. Seven of the large white sections will contain photos. One of the couple (I haven't received the pictures yet, but I think it will be a wedding photo if possible) and the other six photos will be of their children and families (for those who have families of their own).
So far I have encountered no problems with the construction. I chose to purchase the Marti Michell template set and the pieces are going together perfectly! I'll post more pictures when I have something new to show.
[1] I had no actual samples of anything from the wedding to get the colors right so I had to guess.
It's going to be a queen size quilt with 7 rings across and 8 rings down. This quilt is to be given as a 50th anniversary gift by the anniversary couple's children. The colors of the rings (mint green and light purple) were the colors of their wedding. [1] I chose gold for the corners because it's a 50th anniversary. Seven of the large white sections will contain photos. One of the couple (I haven't received the pictures yet, but I think it will be a wedding photo if possible) and the other six photos will be of their children and families (for those who have families of their own).
So far I have encountered no problems with the construction. I chose to purchase the Marti Michell template set and the pieces are going together perfectly! I'll post more pictures when I have something new to show.
[1] I had no actual samples of anything from the wedding to get the colors right so I had to guess.
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I love the fabric choices in this quilt. the movement is incredible. I also like the symbolism of gold.
I would NEVER have the patience to do this...but it makes me want to!
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I'm a firm believer in the rotary cutter and templates as well as cutting multiple layers of fabric at one time. The 1778 pieces I have sewn together so far took a little less than 4 1/2 hours to cut and about 12 hours to sew.
It's all machine pieced and will be machine quilted (I have a long arm quilting machine).
1) Sewing machines don't like me. I managed to put a machine needle through the middle finger of my right hand when I was five, and I've never used one since!
2) I lack the room in my tiny flat to be able to set up a space where I could work.
You're certainly right about hand piecing taking time. At the moment, I'm working on a medallion quilt for myself using Wuthering Heights by Moda, whilst also helping my mother make some Jacob's Ladder blocks for a quilt that she's working on. Since I've started a new job, I'm lucky if I can get one block done every two days. As for my quilt? Forget it, LOL!
I'd love to see pictures of your medallion quilt. I love that design format and Wuthering Heights is a great fabric line. Moda fabrics are hugely popular in my area. Not just because they're beautiful, but because their offices are just a couple of hundred miles south of here in Dallas, Texas. Until the recent run up in gas prices it was almost cheaper for a shop owner to drive down to their warehouse to buy fabric and haul it home themselves than it was to order it and have it shipped!